These figures of the Lincoln family stand in front of the 1861 White House in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield Ill. / Abraham Lincoln Presidential library and Museum

by Laura S. Bly, USA TODAY

by Laura S. Bly, USA TODAY

"To this place, and the kindness of its people, I owe everything," said Abraham Lincoln about his adopted hometown of Springfield, Ill.

And with this weekend's nationwide release of Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed biopic Lincoln, the 7-year-old Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and other locations in Honest Abe's Midwest launching pad are hoping for a fresh influx of admirers. The Hilton Springfield's new "Show Me Your Abe" package, from $109 per night, gives discounts of up to 30% for guests who visit a list of 40 Lincoln-related sites.

Virginia, meanwhile, offers a new self-guided trail and interactive website focused on Lincoln film locations in Richmond and Petersburg, along with restaurants, bars and shops favored by the stars and crew. The trail experience includes Lincoln-themed Segway, trolley and guided walking tours.